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SUMMARY:Violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Geopolitical implications for the Great Lakes region
DESCRIPTION:Date : May 16\, 2024Time : 03 to 04 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now) \nBackground \nThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has experienced decades of war and violence\, stemming from a complex web of historical\, political\, economic\, and social factors. The conflict’s origins can be found in the aftermath of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide as a result of a major spill over of ethnic wars in neighbouring Rwanda\, where millions of Rwandans fled into the DRC\, including rebel groups (1). This major conflict which started in 1996\, when Rwanda invaded Zaire to support rebel groups\, has set off a series of wars involving several regional actors including Uganda\, Angola\, Namibia\, Zimbabwe\, etc. Since then\, the war has continued unabated\, with the M23 rebel group and over 250 local and 14 foreign-armed groups active in eastern DRC\, each motivated by different grievances and interests.\nThe presence of these armed groups has resulted in numerous violations of human rights\, population displacements\, and a serious humanitarian crisis particularly in North Kivu\, South Kivu and Ituri provinces. An estimated six million people have been killed and more than six million people have been internally displaced since the war started in 1996 in eastern DRC (2). The conflict has received several interventions from regional and international bodies such as SADC\, ICGLR\, EAC\, AU\, UN\, amongst others. Even though these efforts have resulted in a number of important peace agreements\, the conflict keeps persisting\, threatening to spill over into neighbouring countries in the Great Lakes region\, and posing a threat to regional stability (3). It is against this backdrop that the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing this webinar to raise awareness about the ongoing violence in the DRC and its geopolitical implications for the Great Lakes region and to propose potential solutions and strategies for addressing the ongoing violence.\n2.    Objective of the webinar\nSpecifically\, the webinar will serve as platform to: \nExamine ongoing conflict dynamics between all actors in view of shaping adapted policy recommendations to inform key policy makers and facilitate decision making on the\nAnalyse the conflict’s geopolitical consequences for the Great Lakes\nRaise awareness on growing humanitarian concerns in the region to mitigate possibilities of a profound and complex humanitarian\nAssess the various regional and international responses in addressing the conflict and humanitarian crisis in the DRC\nPropose possible pathways to resolve the ongoing violence in the DRC and to promote regional \n3.    Target Audience\nThe event targets the African Union\, RECs and RMs\, UN institutions\, development partners\, local CSOs\, experts from the fields of peace and security and the international community.\n4.    Event Format\nThe event will take place online\, via zoom with moderated panel discussions by experts and will be streamed live on Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms.\n5.    Expected Outcome \nDeepened understanding of conflict dynamics in the Great Lakes Region in view of raising early warning alerts on potential\nMore adapted responses from states and international partners to address growing humanitarian concerns in the\nActionable recommendations proposed to support ongoing peace building processes in DRC and in the Great Lakes \n6.    Event Date and Time\nThe event will take place on Thursday 16th May\, 2024 from 3 to 4pm\, Cameroon Time.\n7.    Organisers\nThis event is organised by the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n8.    Contact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: ( 237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\n9.    Panelists\nMr. Victor Idumba Mr. Damien Mouzoun\nMs. Vanessa Aboudi (Moderator)\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/violence-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-geopolitical-implications-for-the-great-lakes-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Nkafu Policy Institute,webinar
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SUMMARY:Universal health coverage in Cameroon: One year on\, what works?
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, May 15\, 2024Time : 03 pm to 04 pm\nVenue: Zoom\, Online (Register Now)\nBackground\nAccess to healthcare represents one of the major challenges in attaining development goals for LMICs. Each year\, about 100 million people are pushed into poverty while 150 million people suffer financial catastrophe because of out of pocket payments for health services. In Cameroon\, 70% of health care financing is endorsed by households through Out of pocket expenditure.\nIn an attempt to provide easy access to quality and affordable health care for each individual everywhere\, the UN in 2012 endorsed a resolution urging countries to accelerate progress towards universal health coverage. In order to guarantee Cameroonians’ access to high-quality medical treatment while lowering household health costs\, the government in 2015 initiated a process for the establishment of a universal health coverage (UHC) system. This process was further reinforced by the president of the republic who reaffirmed his committed to attaining this goal.\nIn April 2023\, the first phase of UHC was officially launched in the Mandjou health district in Bertoua\, Cameroon. The gradual implementation of this phase of UHC was targeted to reach 6 million people. The first phase of the project was largely focused on pregnant women in the Northern\, Southern and Eastern regions as well as children below the age of five years who will receive treatment of simple and sever malaria for free. Also benefitting from this scheme are persons affected by HIV\, tuberculosis\, onchocerciasis and kidney failure. Regardless of one’s social status or nationality\, anyone living in Cameroon will benefit from UHC phase 1.\nOne year after its implementation\, how far has UHC gone in Cameroon\, what have been the achievements\, what have been the setbacks? As the country enters its second year of implementation in 2024\, it is instructive to examine the progress made in the first year of this ambitious endeavor. This webinar will thus aim at examining the progress made so far regarding UHC in Cameroon.\nObjectives \nDiscuss on the impact UHC had so far in ameliorating access to healthcare\nHighlight the possible setbacks noticed so far in the UHC implementation in Cameroon? \nExpected output\nWe are expecting to have a better view of the progression of UHC in Cameroon\nTarget Audience\nThis webinar is intended for researchers\, public health specialists\, health care professionals\, university lecturers\, students and health enthusiasts.\nVenue\nThis panel discussion will be an online event hosted on the zoom platform and broadcasted on facebook. Moreover\, the panel discussion will be recorded and published on Youtube.\nProposed Panelists\n1) Adanze Nge Cynthia\, Public Health Expert. Community health worker\n2) Dr NOUDJI Simon\, MPH\, Head of Communication\, Marketing and Promotion Section/CTN-CSU\n3) Dr Yacoubou\, Hamida\, Public Health Administrator/Health Economist\, MINSANTE\n4) Mr Bihina Marc Romeo\, Health Economist/ Public Policy analyst\, (Camercap-parc)\nModerator: Ms. Solange Dabou\nCommentator: Dr. Albert Ze\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/universal-health-coverage-in-cameroon-one-year-on-what-works/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Health Policy and Research Division
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SUMMARY:Youths and Political Engagement in Francophone Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 8\, 2024Time: 3pm.- 4pm. (Cameroon time GMT+1)\nVenue: Online (Zoom) REGISTER NOW \nBackground \nAspiration 6 of Agenda 2063 of the African Union (AU)\, places women and youth at the heart of development in Africa (1). Youth in particular constitute more than half of Africa’s population. Those aged 15 to 35 are estimated at more than 400 million by the AU (2). Yet they are marginalised in politics and electoral processes. In Cameroon for example\, although measures have been taken by Elections Cameroon (ELECAM) to increase the registration of youth on the electoral lists (3)\, it should be noted that young people do not always exercise their right of vote at the various electoral events. In addition\, youth\, along with women\, are the “social cadets” when it comes to the distribution of elective positions. Youth are either absent or under-represented in the National Assembly\, the Senate\, the local and regional councils. As the presidential and local elections are approaching in Cameroon\, the Nkafu Policy Institute of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organising a conversation to better understand the contours of the political engagement of youth in French-speaking Africa\, based on the experience of Cameroon.\n2. Objectives\nThe overall objective of this conversation is to analyse the participation and engagement of youth in politics and in electoral processes in Africa in general and in Cameroon in particular.\nSpecifically\, it aims at: \nAnalysing the evolution of youth’s political engagement and participation;\nAnalysing the systemic\, political\, socio-economic and cultural factors that positively and/or negatively influence the political engagement and participation of youth;\nIdentifying the expectations\, concerns and perceptions of youth regarding the electoral process ;\nProposing concrete solutions to encourage youth to become actively involved in the democratic process. \n3. Event format\nThe event will take place online\, via Zoom\, and will be broadcast live on the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms.\n4. Date and time of the event\nThe event will take place on May 8\, 2024 from 3:00 pm. to 4:00 pm. Cameroon time (GMT+1).\n5. Organizers\nThis event is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n6. Panelists? \n Donald Malomba Esembe\, Member of Parliament for the Buea city council of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement ( CPDM ).\n Pippie Hugues \, Policy Analyst in Governance and Democracy (Moderator)\, Nkafu Policy Institute. \n7. Participants\nThis debate is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute. It is open to all without restriction.\n8. Contacts\nFor more information\, please contact us by email at: info@foretiafoundation.org or by telephone at: (+237) 222 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/youths-and-political-engagement-in-francophone-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division,webinar
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SUMMARY:Addressing Inequality and Informality Towards Inclusive Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: April 22\, 2024Time: 9:00 am (D.C. Time)\, 2:00 pm (Cameroon Time)\nDuration: 90 minutes\nPlatform: Zoom Webinar (Register)\nContext:\nSub-Saharan Africa faces a myriad of challenges including governance\, rule of law\, security and ballooning unemployment. While there has been some progress\, economic growth has been characteristically slow and not inclusive. Despite the region’s vast potential and abundant natural resources\, many countries continue to face significant challenges in fostering broad-based and sustainable economic development. High levels of inequality\, limited access to opportunities\, and persistent barriers to participation in the formal economy have hindered efforts to ensure that growth benefits all segments of society. Addressing these issues requires innovative approaches and collaborative efforts from policymakers\, researchers\, and civil society actors.\nObjective:\nIn this 90-minute webinar we will explore strategies to tackle inequality and informality towards fostering inclusive growth in the region. Panelists will share their insights\, experiences\, and recommendations on addressing inequality and informality to promote inclusive growth and the creation of good paying jobs. The discussion will cover topics such as policy interventions\, economic reforms\, social protection measures\, and inclusive development strategies.\nStructure: \nWelcome and Overview (5 minutes): Introduction of the webinar topic and\nModerated Panel Discussion (40 minutes): Moderated discussion on key themes related to addressing inequality and informality towards inclusive growth. Panelists share insights\, experiences\, and strategies.\nPerspectives from sector leaders (8 minutes): Brief remarks from three individuals representing different sectors or perspectives (e.g.\, government\, academia\, civil society). Each individual shares their views on the topic and highlights key priorities or actions.\nInteractive Audience Discussion with Panelists (25 minutes): Open floor for audience members to share their thoughts\, ask questions\, and engage with panelists and speakers. Facilitated by the moderator to ensure diverse participation and meaningful discussion.\nWrap Up (8 minutes): Summary of key insights and takeaways from the webinar. Closing remarks by the moderator \nPanelists:\nDr Rose Ngugi\, Executive Director\, KIPPRA – Kenya\nKah Walla\, Chief ExecutiveOfficer\, STRATEGIES!\, Cameroon\nGerda Van Niekerk\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, University of Limpopo\, South Africa\nJunien Nze Biyoghe Economist\, Independent Research and Capacity Building Center for Development\, Togo\nModerator:\nDr Denis Foretia\, Executive Chairman – Nkafu Policy Institute\, Cameroon\nComment #1:\nProfessor Emmanuel Ongo\, Director\, CEREG\, University of Yaoundé 2\, Cameroon.\n Comment #2:\nEugenia Kayitesi\, Executive Director\, Institute of Policy Analysis and Research IPAR-Rwanda\nExpected Outcomes: \nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of the root causes of inequality and informality in Sub-Saharan Africa\, with heightened awareness of the challenges faced by marginalized\nAttendees will acquire insights into innovative strategies and best practices aimed at promoting inclusive growth and reducing inequality in the region\, empowering them with actionable knowledge to drive change.\nThe webinar will encourage collaboration among diverse stakeholders\, including policymakers\, academics\, practitioners\, and civil society organizations\, fostering partnerships for collective action towards addressing inequality and informality.\nAttendees become inspired and motivated to take concrete steps towards promoting inclusive growth in their respective spheres of influence. \nThroughout the webinar\, there will be ample opportunities for audience engagement and participation. Attendees will be encouraged to ask questions\, share their perspectives\, and contribute to the discussion through live polls\, Q&A sessions\, and interactive chat features. The interactive nature of the event will ensure deep contributions from the audience and facilitate knowledge exchange among participants.\nAbout the Nkafu Policy Institute:\nThe Nkafu Policy Institute is an African think tank dedicated to offering independent and insightful policy recommendations aimed at fostering prosperity for all Africans within free\, fair\, democratic\, and sustainable economies. The Institute brings together analysts\, experts\, and researchers from across the globe\, focusing on various fields including governance and democracy\, health and education\, peace and security\, science and technology\, as well as economic policy.\nContact Details:\nJean Cedric Kouam\, Ph.D.\,                                            Bruno Ittia Achuo.\,\nDirector of Economic Affairs\,                                           Deputy Director of Communications\nNkafu Policy Institute                                                       Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\nJKouam@foretiafoundation.org                                        BAchuo@foretiafoundation.org\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/addressing-inequality-and-informality-towards-inclusive-growth-in-sub-saharan-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: 18 April 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register Now)\nTopic: Building World Class Researchers\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centers in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centers\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Foretia Foundation & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region-5/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Improving Access and Quality of Maternal Health Care for Pregnant Women in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Date: Yaoundé\, April 11\, 2024Venue: Zoom (Register)\nTime: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\n \nTheme:  Assessing the Quality of Maternal Healthcare Services in Cameroon\n 1. Background\nMany Cameroonians lose their lives every day due to the inability to access healthcare services because of financial constraints. Additionally\, the implementation of a health insurance system has encountered numerous challenges\, preventing it from being a viable option for the population. In March 2016\, Monique Koumatekel was one of those unfortunate victims. The 34-year-old pregnant woman underwent a surgical operation performed by a relative in a desperate attempt to rescue her twin unborn babies\, after being denied adequate care in a public hospital by hospital staff. She died in the process. This shocking event sparked outrage across national and international public opinion. It is largely believed that Monique and her two unborn babies could have been rescued if they had received adequate medical attention.\nEight years after this tragic incident\, women still die in the process of giving life due to medical negligence or inadequate medical attention. What could be the responsibilities of various stakeholders involved in the maternal health care chain of services? What improvements can we record in terms of quality of maternal health care chain of services since that unfortunate occurrence? What priority recommendations should be considered to minimize child bearing and delivery risks?\n2. Objectives\nThe objective of this webinar is to assess the state of progress in the quality of maternal health care services in Cameroon. More precisely\, we will: \nAppraise the feeling or perception of users of maternal health care services in Cameroon\nIdentify and troubleshoot priorities challenging areas\nMake recommendations for systemic policy change for a more responsive system \n3. Target audience\nThe target audience of this webinar includes users of maternal healthcare services\, opinion leaders\, media\, policy and decision makers\, civil society organizations (interest groups\, pressure groups\, etc.) international organizations interested and/or working in the field of maternal health care\, medical practitioners care with a focus on pregnant women.\n4. Event Format\nThe one-hour webinar will be articulated around two phases. The first phase will last for 40 minutes\, during which a moderator will lead discussions with a panel of experts. The last twenty minutes will be dedicated for Q&A with participating panelists.\n5. Panelists \nAlberts ZE\, Lecturer University of Yaounde I\, Researcher CAMERCAP-PARC\nMr Christian Ngoube\, Responsable des Programmes\, Opa Ayen\nMs Solange Dabou\, Research Associate\, Nkafu Policy Institute\nAyukmba Nkonghonyor\, Senior Communications Manager\, DLFF (Moderator) \n6. Expected outcome\nAt the end of this webinar\, we would have attained the following results: \nAppraised the feeling or perception of users of maternal healthcare services in Cameroon\nIdentified and troubleshot priority challenging areas\nMade recommendations for systemic policy change for a more responsive system \nContact: Javeline Claire Fenangi\, cfenangi@foretiafoundation.org. Yaounde\, Cameroon. Tel.: 654867254\nRegister
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/improving-access-and-quality-of-maternal-health-care-for-pregnant-women-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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SUMMARY:Chronic kidney disease: Burden\, determinants and prevention
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time : March 27\, 2024 – 03 pm to 04 pmVenue : Zoom Online (Register now)\nBackground\nChronic Kidney Disease (CKD)\, has emerged as one of the most prominent causes of death and suffering in the 21st century. It is a progressive condition that affects 13.4% of the general population\, accounting for over 800 million individuals worldwide with between 4.90 and 7.08 million patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) needing kidney replacement therapy. In 2020\, the World Health Organization (WHO) ranked CKD as the 10th leading cause of death and is expected to become the fifth leading cause of life lost by 2040. This disease affects individuals from low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs) disproportionately\, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.  A study reported a CKD age-standardized prevalence of 8.6% and 9.6% in men and women\, respectively\, in high-income countries\, and 10.6% and 12.5% in men and women\, respectively\, in low- and middle-income countries. The results of a meta-analysis from 21 studies\, showed that the prevalence of CKD in LMIC was 13.9%\, and another study showed that Central Africa (16%)\, and West Africa (16.5%) had the highest prevalence’s in Africa. The burden of kidney disease in Africa is substantial\, growing\, and driven by complex and multifaceted interactions between communicable and noncommunicable diseases\, shaped by upstream environmental\, genetic factors\, and socioeconomic disparities such as poverty\, malnutrition\, and limited access to healthcare. In addition\, the magnitude of the attention attributed to CKDs in Africa is relatively low in view of the scope of the problem it represents. There have been few concerted efforts across Africa to produce accurate estimates that might sufficiently guide health care planning and policy development to address the effects of CKDs\, despite mounting evidence of an increasing incidence of the disease. The prevention\, detection\, risk factors mitigation and management of kidney disease should be enhanced to reduce the incidence of catastrophic health expenditure resulting from treatment of kidney disease. A comprehensive\, informed approach that considers all these factors is therefore necessary. This podcast will thus aim to throw more light on the actual situation of CKD in Africa\, analyzing the different factors contributing to its propagation and proposing possible solutions to reduce its burden in Africa.\nObjectives \nEnhance general knowledge on the onset of CKD\nDescribe the Burden of CKD in Africa (Socio economic and health related)\nDescribe the determinants and existing prevention strategies to combat CKD in Africa\nDiscuss on the challenges in accessing CKD care in Africa\nExplore health policies in place to tackle CKD in Africa\nPropose some possible milestones in attaining a better CKD management in Africa \nExpected results.\nWe are expecting to share information on the actual state of CKD in Africa with a target audience of 10\,000 people. In addition\, this podcast is expected to increase the visibility of the institute\, enable discussions with enthusiasts in the domain and create leadership in the field of kidney diseases management.\nTarget Audience\nThis podcast is intended for everybody in all domains who wish to know more about the actual situation of kidney disease in Africa.\nVenue\nThis podcast will be recorded in partnership with the communication department (graphics unit) of the foundation who will decide on the appropriate platform for the podcast.\nProposed speakers\n1) Dr Gobina Ronald\,\nNephrologist\, Director of Health Division\, Nkafu Policy Institute\, Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n2) Dr Tataw James\nConsultant Nephrologist\, Hopitaux Universitaires de Geneve\n3) Dr Maji Joseph Usman\, MWACP\nInternal medicine Nephrologist\, Federal Medical Centre\, Keffi\, Nigeria\n4) Dr. Nzana Victorine\nNephrologist\, Yaounde Central Hospital\n5) Dr Nolubabalo Unati Nqebelele\nConsultant Nephrologist\, South Africa\nModerator\nMrs. Ngwang Diana Joyce\nHealth Journalist and host of Health Update\, Vision 4 TV\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/chronic-kidney-disease-burden-determinants-and-prevention/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Health Policy and Research Division,webinar
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: March 07\, 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Successfully designing a logical framework\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centers\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centers in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centers\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Foretia Foundation & Nkafu Policy Institute websites\, and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region-6/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:International Women’s Day: Progress\, challenges and prospects in Africa
DESCRIPTION:GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY DIVISIONPUBLIC DIALOGUE\nDate: Wednesday March 6\, 2024\nTime: 3 p.m.-4 p.m. (Cameroon time GMT+1)\nVenue : Online (Zoom)\nInternational Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day to celebrate political\, social\, economic and cultural achievements\, while calling for action to strengthen gender equality in all sectors (1 ) . The United Nations theme to celebrate IWD 2024 is: “ Invest in women: Accelerate progress”. Five key areas have been identified to encourage common action to achieve this objective\, namely: investing in women\, putting an end to poverty\, implementing gender-sensitive financing\, moving to a green economy and a society of care and supporting feminist change agents ( 2 ). But faced with several different socio-political contexts\, progress and challenges differ from one country or region to another. It is therefore a matter of finding adequate strategies to pool efforts by adopting an inter-sectional approach\, in order to reduce not only regional differences on the evolution of women’s rights in Africa\, but also the inequalities that persist between men and women. .\nObjectives\nThe general objective of this webinar is to take stock of gender equality in Africa\, by analyzing common and national progress as well as common and specific challenges on the areas identified by the United Nations.\nSpecifically the aim is to: \nAnalyse the contours and implications of what “investing in women” means\nAnalyse the progress and challenges of eradicating the feminisation of poverty\nAnalyse national progress and challenges in terms of gender-responsive budgeting\nAnalyse the participation of women in the green economy and the access of women and girls to the best health care\nIdentify and analyse the resources and challenges of African women’s civil society (Associations\, NGOs\, activists\, unions\, etc.) in carrying out its activities to promote women’s rights. \nEvent Format\nThe event will take place online\, via Zoom\, with panel discussions moderated by experts and will be broadcast live on the Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms.\nEvent date and time\nThe event will take place on Friday February 9\, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cameroon time –GMT+1).\nOrganizers\nThis event is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, the Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\n5. Panelists\n6. Participants\nThis debate is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute. It is open to all without restriction.\n7. Contacts For more information\, please contact us by email at: info@foretiafoundation.org or by telephone at: (+237) 222 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54.
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/international-womens-day-progress-challenges-and-prospects-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Governance & Democracy Division
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SUMMARY:Conversation with Dr Jacob KOTCHO
DESCRIPTION:Date: 5 March 2024Time: 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm (GMT+1)\nVenue: Online event (Register Now)\nBackground  \nDuring the 14th Conference of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) held in Kinshasa in October 2009\, a decision was made to accelerate the  rationalization process of the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in Central Africa. The Council of Ministers of the Steering Committee for the Rationalization of the Regional Economic Communities in Central Africa (Comité de Pilotage de la Rationalisation des Communautés Économiques Régionales en Afrique Centrale – COPIL/CER-AC)\, which met in Yaoundé on 11 and 12 August\, examined and validated the draft Constitutive Treaty of the new Regional Economic Community (REC)\, which will replace ECCAS and CEMAC. Several difficulties were identified and the Council recommended that the States\, ECCAS and CEMAC meet their financial obligations to COPIL/CER-AC in order to speed up the rationalization process. The Council also recommended that the institutions of the Communauté Économique des Pays des Grands Lacs (CEPGL) be integrated into the new structure of the future REC\, pending the decisions of its decision-making bodies. The aim is to align the integration process with the objectives of the AU and to address the low level of trade between Central African countries\, the small size of sub-regional markets and the existence of a multitude of different community organizations in a context of scarce resources. This implies absorbing and merging these RECs so that they are synchronized (African Union\, 2005). Streamlining should also include standardizing and harmonizing the strategies\, programs\, sectoral projects and cooperation instruments of existing institutions. To date\, some progress has been made\, including the unification of the ECCAS and CEMAC free trade areas; the drafting of a customs code\, a common external tariff and a common trade policy; the adoption of twelve priority areas for rationalization (trade\, health\, free movement of persons and goods\, mechanisms for financing integration\, security\, budgetary and monetary rules\, approximation of institutional frameworks\, etc.); the reorganization of the CEMAC and ECCAS action plans; and the adoption of a common trade policy); the reorganization of the COPIL/CER-AC Action Plan\, which now runs from 2018 to 2023. With the new REC which was supposed to come into operation in 2023\, it is time to take stock of the progress made\, the difficulties that remain and the means to overcome them.\nObjectives\nThe main objective of this conversation is to discuss the progress of the rationalization process of the Regional Economic Communities in Central Africa\, as well as strategies to facilitate and accelerate the process. More specifically\, the conversation will consist of: \nDiscussing the different types of rationalization of economic communities and their strengths and weaknesses in the Central African context.\nDiscussing the preconditions and challenges that are essential for the success of the process of rationalization of RECs in Central Africa.\nDiscussing the priority measures to be implemented by the countries in order to seize all the opportunities for the rationalization of Regional Economic Communities. \nExpected Outcomes\nCentral African States\, businesses\, organizations\, administrations\, academics and populations are urged to be aware of their key role in actively promoting the rationalization process between the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).\nTarget audience\nThe event targets public and private institutions\, international trade experts\, development partners\, political decision-makers\, entrepreneurs\, traders\, academia and members of civil society\, as well as private sector players in Central Africa.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/conversation-with-dr-jacob-kotcho/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship\, Stakes\, and Challenges in Reducing Unemployment and Underemployment of Youths in Cameroon.
DESCRIPTION:SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP CENTER (SBEC) WEBINARMarch 1st 2024\, 03 :00 pm (Cameroon Time) \nBackground \n“Youth unemployment is a time bomb”(Alexander Chikwanda\, former Zambian Minister of Finance)\, this quote alone explains the importance attached to the fight against youth unemployment and underemployment by African governments. According to the World Bank\, young people account for 60% of Africa’s unemployed. In Cameroon\, the unemployment and underemployment rates are reported at 3.3%\, based on the National Institute of Statistics (INS) Third Survey on Employment and the Informal Sector in Cameroon (EESI3) conducted in 2023\, with an overall working population of 54.2%. Within this working population\, 50.9% are employed\, while the underemployment rate has already reached 65% (INS\, 2021).\nEntrepreneurship is one of the possible solutions to this problem\, given the limited capacity of African governments\, including Cameroon\, to absorb the majority of young people into the civil service. Furthermore\, entrepreneurship plays a crucial role in alleviating poverty. However\, the process of business creation and development with the aim of reducing unemployment and underemployment in the country requires an enabling environment that provides sufficient physical\, financial\, human\, informational and relational resources and ensures their quality and quantity. The SBEC Department of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a webinar on this topic with the aim of strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Cameroon to play its part in reducing unemployment and underemployment\, under the theme: Entrepreneurship\, Stakes and Challenges in Reducing Youths Unemployment and Underemployment in Cameroon. \nObjectives  \nThe main objective of this webinar is to strengthen Cameroon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem to better address youth unemployment and underemployment. The specific objectives are as follows: \nOutline strategies to overcome the challenges of entrepreneurship development in Cameroon\nPromote youth entrepreneurship and self-employment\nEvaluate the effectiveness of existing policies for the fight against unemployment and underemployment of youths in Cameroon. \nTarget audience \nThis event is open to Students\, Entrepreneurs\, Public and Private SME Support Structures\, Civil Societies\, Policy Makers\, Financial Institutions\, Investment Promotion Institutions\, International Organization for Cooperation and Development\, Business Consulting Firms and the general public. \nContact  \nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/entrepreneurship-stakes-and-challenges-in-reducing-unemployment-and-underemployment-of-youths-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Small Business & Entrepreneurship Center,webinar
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SUMMARY:Increasing access to cancer therapies: A window of hope for overcoming the disease in Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 28th 2024Time: 3-4 p.m. (Cameroon time GMT+1)\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register now)\nBackground\nThe increasing burden of cancer in Africa has become a significant public health concern\, with the region experiencing a growing crisis in cancer incidence and mortality. According to Global Cancer Incidence\, Mortality and Prevalence (GLOBOCAN)\, an estimated 19.3 million new cancer cases and almost 10.0 million cancer related deaths occurred worldwide in 2020. In a report published by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) in 2022\, the disease is among the three leading causes of premature death (death occurring between 30–69 years) in almost all constituent countries of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and is responsible for 1 in 7 premature deaths overall. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the annual number of new cancer cases in Africa will exceed one million over the next five years\, with changes in lifestyle and ageing population contributing to the increasing burden of the disease. The mortality rate for cancer patients in sub-Saharan Africa is twice that of American patients\, usually as a result of delayed diagnosis and limited access to treatment. Despite these burden\, most African nations are far from adequately scaling up their capacity to control cancer. Inaccessible diagnosis and therapy\, as well as late-stage presentation of patients\, are frequent. According to the World economic forum\, cancer treatment and care is available in less than 15% of LMICs\, against more than 90% of high income countries. Indeed\, more than 50% of cancer medicines on the WHO list of essential medicine are not available to patients living in LMICs. In SSA\, affordability and availability of cancer treatment regimens present significant obstacles that necessitate the implementation of long-term efforts and regulations\, in order to guarantee that cancer patients\, have access to high-quality and reasonably priced therapies. There is thus an urgent need to expand access to cancer medicines in Africa and sustainable initiatives and policies are crucial to achieving this goal. It is in that light that this webinar is organized\, to discuss issues surrounding access to cancer therapy in Africa.\nObjectives \nDiscuss of the barriers of access to cancer therapies in Africa\nDiscuss on the resources available for cancer therapy in Africa\nExplore and analyze cancer control health policies in Africa\nDiscuss on the strategies to adopt to ameliorate access to cancer therapy in Africa \nExpected output\nWe are expecting to have insightful and achievable solutions for the amelioration of cancer therapy access in Africa which will be translated into a policy brief and published on On Policy Magazine.\nTarget Audience\nThis webinar is intended for researchers\, public health specialists\, health care professionals\, university lecturers\, students and health enthusiasts.\nVenue\nThis panel discussion will be an online event hosted on the zoom platform and broadcasted on facebook. Moreover\, the panel discussion will be recorded and published on youtube
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/increasing-access-to-cancer-therapies-a-window-of-hope-for-overcoming-the-disease-in-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Health Policy and Research Division
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 22\, 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Scientific Research Funding\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centers\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centers in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centers\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistics\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Foretia Foundation  & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region-7/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240216T150000
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 16\, 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Media as tool for disseminating research result\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region-8/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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SUMMARY:Reforming Electoral Processes for Structural Transformations in Central Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: February 15\, 2024Time: 03pm-04:00pm\nVenue: Zoom Online (Register now)\n \nBackground\nIn democratic societies\, elections and electoral institutions are vital to political stability and transitions. Put differently\, electoral process and institutions carry with them aspects of legitimacy and consent. To improve on elections\, electoral processes and institutions must be conceptualized as broader political processes\, not just as events. Conducting elections regularly usually indicate a vibrant democracy. In some African countries\, fair electoral processes “have facilitated the emergence of democratic government”\, says International Peace Institute. People can judge a democracy by the electoral process and institutions of the country. A worrying trend in some African countries is the occurrence of pre- and post-elections disputes and claims that usually interrupt political transitions\, sometimes leading to national disunity. Fueling these disputes are deep suspicions and mistrust of electoral processes and institutions\, whose transparency are often questioned. In fact\, transparent elections are vital to preventing conflict\, argues Afrobarometer. This webinar delves into how reforming the electoral process and institutions can help improve democracy and foster good governance in Central Africa.\nMain Objective of the webinar  \nThis webinar’s main objective is to talk about elections and electoral institutions as being vital to political stability and transition. More specifically\, it will: \nExplore various trends of elections in Central Africa;\nReiterate the importance of electoral institutions in political stability and change in Central Africa;\nDiscuss aspects of suspicion and mistrust of electoral systems in Central Africa;\nPropose in-depth policy recommendations to stakeholders on how to improve on electoral institutions and processes in Central Africa. \nTarget Audience\nOur target audience include think tanks\, governments\, diplomatic bodies\, academia\, researchers\, international organizations\, human rights organizations\, and individuals interested in elections and electoral institutions in Central Africa.\nExpected Outcome\nIncreased public awareness of the key role of elections and electoral institutions in Central Africa’s structural transformation in a rapidly changing world.\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/reforming-electoral-processes-for-structural-transformations-in-central-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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SUMMARY:Public Dialogue : Understanding the different regional and international reactions to recent coups in Gabon and Niger
DESCRIPTION:Date: Friday 9th February 2024Time: 3-4 p.m. (Cameroon time GMT+1)\nVenue: Online Zoom (Register now)\nCONCEPT NOTE\nAfrica has recently experienced an upsurge in military coups. The most recent ones\, notably those of July 26\, 2023 in Niger and August 30\, 2023 in Gabon\, provoked different reactions from African regional organizations and the international community. While the African Union (AU) and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) strongly condemned the coup in Niger and even threatened military intervention\, the AU and the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) reacted much more cautiously to the coup in Gabon. At the international level\, the Ministers of foreign affairs of the European Union (EU) decided\, on August 31\, to establish a legal framework to impose sanctions on the perpetrators of the coup d’État in Niger ( 1 ) and suspend cooperation security and financial relations between the European Union (EU) and Niamey ( 2 ). Yet EU diplomacy appeared to justify the coup in Gabon. Its leader notably declared: “ Military coups are not generally a solution\, but we must not forget that in Gabon\, elections marred by irregularities took place ” ( 3 ). In the same vein\, France ( 4 ) and the United States unequivocally condemned the coup d’état in Niger\, while adopting a more nuanced position on Gabon\, limiting themselves to urging the army to ” preserve civil power” ( 5 ). How can we understand these heterogeneous reactions to the same political phenomenon\, that of unconstitutional changes of government? \nObjectifs \nThe main objective of this webinar is to take the previous coups d’état in Niger and Gabon as a starting point for analyzing the political\, strategic and geopolitical implications of coups in Africa\, which justify their differential political treatment.\nThe specific objectives can be broken down as follows: \nResearch and analyze the reasons or interests that underlie and justify the reactions of people and international actors to the coups in Niger and Gabon;\nAnalyze the political\, strategic and geopolitical implications of the differential treatment of coups in \nEvent Format \nThe event will be online\, on Zoom\, with panel discussions moderated by experts and will be broadcast live on the Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms. \nEvent date and time \nThe event will take place on Friday 9th February 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cameroon time –GMT+1). \nOrganizers \nThis event is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a Think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nParticipants \nThis debate is organized by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute. It is open to all without restriction. \nContacts \nFor more information\, please contact us by email at: info@foretiafoundation.org or via telephone: (+237) 222 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/public-dialogue-understanding-the-different-regional-and-international-reactions-to-recent-coups-in-gabon-and-niger/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,Governance & Democracy Division
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240207T160000
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SUMMARY:Assessing Implementation of UNSCR 2250 on Youth Peace and Security Agenda in Cameroon
DESCRIPTION:Assessing Implementation of UNSCR 2250 on Youth Peace and Security Agenda in CameroonDate: 07 February 2024 – 3:00PM\nVenue: Online – Zoom Platform (Register Here)\nBackground\nThe United Nations Security Council (UNSC)\, in 2015\, adopted the Resolution 2250 on Youth\, Peace and Security which states the importance of youth participation in peace building and their role in preventing and countering violence and violent extremism in the world. The Youth Peace and Security Agenda (YPS) is an international framework designed to include youth in efforts to prevent and resolve conflict\, and build peace. This agenda has been widely adopted at diverse levels: globally\, regionally\, nationally\, and institutionally. Over the past eight years\, the YPS agenda has inspired regional frameworks like the African Union Continental Framework on Youth\, Peace and Security and its 10-year implementation plan\, which is a guiding document for YPS intervention in Africa today. After Nigeria which became the 1st country in Africa to adopt a National Action Plan (NAP) currently being implemented\, many countries are aiming to do same despite complexities involved in recognizing and nationalizing the YPS Agenda. Cameroon for example\, which is grappling with the Anglophone crisis\, the Boko Haram insurgency and inter-communal conflicts is currently among the few countries in multiple stakeholder consultations geared towards developing National Action Plans for the implementation of the YPS agenda. As a critical country in the Central African Region with a potential of influencing regional dynamics\, the adoption and implementation of a NAP on the YPS Agenda will be a bedrock for inclusion of youths in relevant conversations and activism towards sustainable peace and security. On this note\, the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute is organising a webinar to engage thought-provoking discussions with experts in the field\, to assess the implementation of the YPS Agenda in Cameroon and to identify gaps\, successes\, and opportunities for further implementation.\nObjective of the webinar\nThis webinar will serve as platform to strengthen ongoing efforts to nationalize the YPS agenda in Cameroon. Specifically\, the webinar further aims to; \nVulgarize the YPS agenda\,\nAmplify the voices of key opinion youth and women leaders on the YPS Agenda\nEngage civil society actors to boost awareness of the YPS agenda.\nTake stock of progress made in the implementation of the YPS Agenda in Cameroon\,\nIdentify successful cases and best practices within the African region worth adopting\nIdentify challenges encountered in the implementation procedure and\,\nPropose recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of the YPS agenda in Cameroon. \nTarget Audience\nThe event targets CSO/CBO leaders\, policymakers\, experts from the fields of peace and security\, conflict resolution\, and state actors.\nEvent Format \nThe event will take place online\, via zoom with panel discussions by experts and will be streamed live on Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms.\nExpected output\nIt is expected that the webinar will serve as an avenue for deeper understanding of the implementation of the YPS Agenda in Cameroon\, awareness on the challenges faced in the implementation process\, and recommendations developed for improving the effectiveness of YPS as a critical element for sustainable peacebuilding in Cameroon.\nExpected Outcome \nActionable recommendations proposed to support ongoing efforts and fast-track the development and implementation of a National Action Plan on YPS in Cameroon for the advancement of sustainable peace and development in Cameroon.\nCSOs and CBOs in Cameroon are growing awareness of the YPS agenda and engaging discussions around the agenda at various levels. \nEvent Date and Time\nThe event will take place on Wednesday 7th February\, 2024 from 3:00-4:00pm Cameroon Time.\nOrganisers\nThis event is organised by the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute– a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation.\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nPanelists  \nAchaleke Christian Leke\nAfrican Union Youth Ambassador for Peace\, Central African Region /Executive Director-LOYOC\nVictorine Lumnuie Ambe\nFounder and Executive Director\, Cornerstone Enrichment Services (CES).  She is an accredited member of Fem Wise-Africa\, Peace and Security Department (PSD)\, African Union Commission and an Advocate for the protection and rights of children especially youths under incarceration.\nMr Mohamed Kunta\nAfrican Union Youth Ambassador for Peace / Western Africa Region \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/assessing-implementation-of-unscr-2250-on-youth-peace-and-security-agenda-in-cameroon/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T163000
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SUMMARY:Session 8 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: January  24\, 2024Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Optimizing Monitoring and Evaluation of research projects\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-8-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231207T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232017
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SUMMARY:Session 7 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: December  07\, 2023Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTheme: Disseminating results of research projects\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-7-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231122T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231122T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232017
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SUMMARY:Assessing the Role of Women in Leveraging Private Sector Engagement in Central Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date : Wednesday\, November 22\, 2023Time : 03:00 pm-04:00 pm\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register now)\nThis webinar is organized thanks to the support of Open Society Foundations-Africa (OSF-Africa)\nBackground\nWhen countries invest in women economically\, there are direct benefits to the society\, visible in poverty reduction\, economic growth\, and women’s dignity. According to the UN Women\, empowering women is a means of attaining gender equality\, which in turn fosters economic and sustainable development. Women constitute a huge proportion of the low paid and unpaid economic activities such as care and household work\, but there is as well revealing data about their entrepreneurial spirit. A recent study by the African Development Bank reveals that Africa has the highest percentage of women entrepreneurs in the world’. In fact\, 25.9% of women are either starting or managing a business in sub-Saharan Africa. This evidence is compelling and supports the claim that empowering women economically can boost the private sector in Africa. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a webinar on the theme “Assessing the Role of Women in Leveraging Private Sector Engagement in Central Africa”.\nMain Objective of the webinar\nThis webinar’s primary objective is to highlight the role that women (can) play in stimulating private sector in the Central African region. More specifically\, we will focus on: \nThe influence women exercise in the private sector of the economy;\nThe role of women in job creation and poverty alleviation;\nThe role of think tanks in promoting women’s participation in private sector development;\nProposing in-depth policy recommendations to stakeholders on the benefits that society accrues from women’s economic empowerment. \nTarget Audience\nThis event targets policymakers\, think tanks\, government agencies\, diplomatic bodies\, academics\, researchers\, international organizations\, and individuals interested in regional blocs. The event will take place online via the Zoom platform. It will also be live streamed on the Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms.\nExpected Outcome\nHighlights of the influential role that women are playing in the private sector are shared for the benefit of policy makers and the public.\nAbout Open Society Foundations-Africa\nOSF-Africa’s vision is to build a globally respected\, dynamic and integrated Africa characterized by democratic governance\, sustainable development and economic systems that produce more just\, inclusive and accountable outcomes with and for Africa’s people and environment. In pursuit of this vision\, OSF-Africa’s mission is to advance gender justice and women’s rights\, deepen democracy\, accountable governance and inclusive development in Africa through participatory and strategic grant making and advocacy. https://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/assessing-the-role-of-women-in-leveraging-private-sector-engagement-in-central-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231117T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231117T163000
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SUMMARY:Democratization: An African Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Date : November 17th\, 2023\,Time : 3:00-4:00 pm\, Cameroon Time. (TBC)\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register now) \nBackground \nThe end of the Cold War is usually cited as a landmark period in the democratic process in Africa. This wind of change that primarily blew across Eastern Europe in the 1990s was believed to usher Africa into a new democratic era. There were prospects of reshaping the African political landscape and order\, a shift from the way the continent was governed since independence(1). Despite the euphoria\, many African countries still experience political instability and civil unrest\, raising questions as to why these countries encounter difficulties in practising western model of democracy (2). On the one hand\, are Africans who believe that western democratic practices are alien to Africa while others emphasize that African culture is to blame for the failure of this form of democracy in the continent. It is against this backdrop that the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute is organizing a webinar focusing on democracy and democratization processes from an African Perspective. \nObjective of the webinar \nThe main objective of this webinar is to examine the reasons why African countries are finding it difficult to adapt to the democratic processes. \nTarget Audience  \nThe event targets governance and democracy experts\, policymakers\, the African Union African Regional Economic Communities \, government agencies\, diplomatic bodies\, parastatal\, academics\, researchers\, international organizations\, and civil society organizations. \nEvent Format  \nThe event will take place online via Zoom with panel discussions by peace and security experts from selected think tanks\, and will be streamed live on Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms. \nExpected output \nTo produce evidence-based policy recommendations to African policymakers\, as well as international foreign policy experts\, who can strengthen democratic processes efforts in Africa \nExpected Outcome \nIt is expected that the forum will act as an avenue that provides a perspective that will inform stakeholders and policy makers  on the need to revisit democratization process in Africa and address the challenges they face or reconsider adopting the African model of democracy for the Africa we want. \nEvent Date and Time  \nThe event will take place on Thursday November 17th\, 2023\, at 3:00-4:00 pm\, Cameroon Time. (TBC) \nOrganisers \nThis event is organised by the Governance and Democracy Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute– a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nContact details \nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  or ftazoacha@foretiafoundation.org/ Tel: (+237) 679466117 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/democratization-an-african-perspective/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231116T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231116T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232017
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SUMMARY:Session 6 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 16 2023Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTopic: Making an Effective Advocacy\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-6-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231108T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231108T163000
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SUMMARY:Towards Lasting Peace in Africa : Exploring the New Agenda for Peace
DESCRIPTION:Date : 8th November\, 2023 Time : 3:00-4:30pm Cameroon Time (GMT +1)\nVenue : Zoom Online (Register Now) \nBackground  \nThe United Nations Secretary-General\, António Guterres\, in his report “Our Common Global Agenda”\, emphasized the need for a New Agenda for Peace to confront the multifaceted challenges the international community is facing. This New Agenda\, which outlines the Secretary General’s vision to attain international peace\, has six potential focus areas including; reducing strategic risks; strengthening international foresight and capacities to identify and adapt to new risks; reshaping responses to all forms of violence; investing in prevention and peacebuilding; supporting regional prevention and; putting women and girls at the center (Security Council Report\, April 2023). Given the numerous multidimensional challenges Africa faces\, the New Agenda for Peace seems to be a praiseworthy commitment that Africans can explore to build sustainable peace and stability.   It is on this note that the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute is organising a webinar to have thought-provoking conversations and expert views on the potential prospects for peace and stabilization in Africa and the role of the New Agenda for Peace in accomplishing this goal. \nObjective of the webinar \nThe main objective of this webinar is to explore the opportunities for peace and stabilization in Africa\, with a specific focus on the New Agenda for Peace.  That is\, to provide a platform for sharing knowledge on the New Agenda for Peace and engage stakeholders to invest in it to foster peace and stability in Africa. \nTarget Audience  \nThe event targets experts\, policymakers\, and practitioners from the fields of peacebuilding\, conflict resolution\, and international development \nEvent Format  \nThe event will take place online\, via zoom with panel discussions by peace and security experts and will be streamed live on Foretia Foundation’s social media platforms. \nExpected output \nBy highlighting the potential of the New Agenda for Peace\, it is expected that the webinar will act as an avenue that will contribute to the ongoing dialogue on addressing the multidimensional challenges faced by the continent and fostering sustainable peace. \nExpected Outcome \nTo propose meaningful recommendations that can lead to the development of policy frameworks at national and multilateral levels for investing in the focus areas of the New Agenda for Peace\, in a bid to achieve sustainable peace and development in Africa. \nEvent Date and Time  \nThe event will take place on Wednesday 8th November\, 2023 from 3:00-4:30pm Cameroon Time (GMT +1). \nOrganisers \nThis event is organised by the Peace and Security Division of the Nkafu Policy Institute- a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nContact details \nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 22 31 15 84 / 654 86 72 54\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/towards-lasting-peace-in-africa-exploring-the-new-agenda-for-peace/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231012T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231012T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232017
CREATED:20250127T110142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110142Z
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SUMMARY:Session 5 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Date: 12 October 2023Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm\nVenue : Online Zoom (Register now)\nTopic: Submitting a Winning Grant Proposal\nBackground                                                                                                        \nIndependent think tanks and research centres around the world play a key role in shaping policy\, whether economic or social. These important contributions and the emerging global trends of think tanks around the world make them significant contributors to governments and civil societies. According to the University of Pennsylvania’s 2019 ranking of the world’s best think tanks and research centres\, African think tanks are poorly represented in the global top 50. Think tanks from countries in the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are virtually absent from this ranking (McGann\, 2019).\nThis non-representation of ECCAS think tanks among the best in the world in the 2019 Go To Think Tank report published by the University of Pennsylvania is linked in particular to academic performance\, the quality and reputation of the research and analyses produced\, i.e. their capacity to produce high-quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This multifactorial underperformance calls on ECCAS think tanks\, whose role is to raise awareness through publications\, scientific essays and relevant policy recommendations\, to make more consistent efforts.\nIn view of the above\, strengthening the research skills of think tank staff is a possible solution to improve their visibility and performance. To this end\, the Nkafu Policy Institute is setting up an exchange platform for think tanks and independent research centres in Central Africa to share experiences and capitalise on lessons learned in research\, in order to become more visible and influential at regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of collaborative online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks.\nObjectives\nThis capacity building workshop for researchers from think tanks and research centers in the ECCAS region aims to capitalize on research opportunities in key areas such as individual rights\, governance and accountability\, and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects \nTarget Audience\nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women.\nExpected output\nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent\, evidence-based research. The training will also enable researchers across the ECCAS region to strengthen collaborations with different national and international stakeholders.\nLogistic\nThe workshop will be held virtually via the Zoom platform and will be held in French and English. It will be live-streamed on the Fondation Foretia & Nkafu Policy Institute websites and social media platforms.\nContact\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-5-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231011T030000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232017
CREATED:20250127T110143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T110143Z
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SUMMARY:Impact of digital health intervention: Africa in retrospect
DESCRIPTION:Date: 11th October\, 2023Time: 03:00-04:00pm (Central African Time)\nVenue: Online Zoom (Register now)\nThe use of digital technologies to increase access to health is gaining momentum in developing countries\, including those in sub-Sahara Africa\, due to increasing penetration of mobile technology and the quest for innovative strategies to support the implementation of health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to attain the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). In 2022\, out of the about 1.4 billion people living in Africa 30% had access to internet\, 83% had mobile cellular subscriptions out of which smartphones account for about 39% of all SIM connections\, and this could surpass 66% by 2025.   Nowadays\, the mobile money market in sub-Saharan Africa has become an epicentre\, accounting for almost half of all mobile money registered accounts globally. Despite these promising figures\, many people in the region today deal with several real-life barriers to digital health access due to limited connectivity and electricity\, including urban-rural divide\, gender inequity and low digital literacy. Digital Health Interventions (DHIs) include using digital and mobile technology such as eHealth\, mHealth\, self-tracking wearable devices and artificial intelligence to support individual health care and health systems in service delivery. It improves health by addressing health system challenges\, enhancing coverage\, ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all ages while maintaining the quality of service.\nSuccessful digital health initiatives require a strategic delivery framework to coordinate implementation and monitor progress. Since 2005\, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted various resolutions to encourage member States to develop and implement digital health strategies at regional and national levels to contribute to the achievement of health related SDGs and UHC. In line with this\, the Regional Committee for Africa further adopted a resolution to advance digital solutions in Africa. Today\, about 41 African countries have developed a national digital health strategic framework\, although most are still in the pilot stage.\nSeveral challenges have been identified as drawbacks to scaling up digital health in Africa\, including limited resources\, issues with data protection and system security regulations\, limited digital health leadership capacity\, inconsistent adoption of standards and interoperability frameworks\, and the low level of health worker involvement in digital health. Furthermore\, low cross-border sharing of evidence limits the development of best practices.\nObjective:\nThis webinar seeks to explore what needs to be done in order to realize the potential of digital health in Africa.\nThematic areas for discussion will include but not limited to \nExploring the potential resources available for the advancement of digital health in Africa and the actors involved.\nUnderstanding the issues with data protection and  security regulations\nExploring why there is inconsistent adoption of standards and interoperability\nUnderstanding why there is low level of health worker involvement in digital health \nTarget Audience \nInternational community\nNon-Governmental Organizations\nMinistries of Health\nHealth Informatics\nClinicians\nPublic health experts\nBiostatisticians\nCommunication Specialist\nDigital technology experts \nModerator\nNgo Valery\nSenior Health Policy Analyst\, Nkafu Policy Institute\,\nDenis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\nSimbock Yaounde\, Cameroon\nParticipants will be invited by email and or WhatsApp.\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/impact-of-digital-health-intervention-africa-in-retrospect/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230901T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230901T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232017
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SUMMARY:Session 4 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : September 1st\, 2023\nTime : 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing on research opportunities in key areas such as; individual rights\, governance and accountability and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge;\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing;\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge;\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects. \nTarget Audience \nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women. \nExpected output \nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers  \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate  \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-4-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230817T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232017
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SUMMARY:The Role of Think Tanks in Strengthening Democratic Institutions in Central Africa
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 17\, 2023Time: 03:00 pm – 04:00 pm (Cameroon time)\nVenue: Zoom Platform (Register Now)\nBackground\nIn vibrant and democratic societies\, people easily relate to\, and connect with representatives and institutions that govern them. Conversely\, people may develop political apathy when their supposed representatives and institutions appear distant. This latter scenario is usually indicative of an autocracy\, where leaders may not necessarily draw consent from the people they govern.\nAccording to the 2021 report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on the state of democracy in the world covering 165 independent states and two territories\, democracy has declined on the African continent\,  especially in Central Africa. The report reveals that the 10 Central African countries included in the ranking are classified in the category of authoritarian regimes. The poor performance of Central African countries in terms of democracy is essentially due to the deterioration in performance in the areas of the electoral process and pluralism\, civil liberties and political culture. The resurgence of coups d’état\, against a backdrop of security tensions has also undermined the democratic systems of countries in the region.\nThink tanks may play an important role in reversing this trend. According to the Center for International Private Enterprise\, think thanks indeed act as brokers of policy knowledge\, centres of research\, and incubators of new ideas\, by disseminating research and publications on democratic processes. They also inform the public about the necessity to resist individuals and governments from capturing state institutions and democratic processes. State capture describes a corrupt situation where selfish individual’s interests supersede the decision-making processes of the state. With this in mind\, the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank at the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation is organizing a webinar\, on “The Role of Think Tanks in Strengthening Democratic Institutions in Central Africa”.\nObjectives\nThe  primary objective of this webinar is to discuss and brainstorm on how think tanks can be instrumental in the democratic process. More specifically\, the webinar will focus on : \nThe relationship between political institutions (and leaders) and civil society.\nWhy and how powerful individuals take control of state institutions.\nThe role of think tanks in the democratic process.\nSound suggestions to political decision-makers on the importance of democratic institutions.\nIn-depth policy recommendations to stakeholders on how to strengthen democratic institutions in Africa. \nTarget Audience\nOur target audience are policymakers\, civil society organizations\, think tanks\, government agencies\, diplomatic bodies\, academics\, researchers\, international organizations\, and individuals interested in democratic institutions.\nEvent Format\nThe event will take place online\, via the zoom platform. Discussions will be led by governance and democracy experts from Central African think tanks. The event will be live-streamed on Fondation Foretia’s social media platforms.\nExpected Outcome\nIncreased public understanding of the need for democratic institutions in society and political decision-makers of the need to include think tanks in democratic processes.\nContact details\nEmail: info@foretiafoundation.org  / Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54.\n \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/the-role-of-think-tanks-in-strengthening-democratic-institutions-in-central-africa/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nkafu Policy Institute":MAILTO:info@foretiafoundation_org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230811T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230811T163000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232017
CREATED:20230824T081329Z
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SUMMARY:Session 3 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : August 11\, 2023\nTime : 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing on research opportunities in key areas such as; individual rights\, governance and accountability and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge;\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing;\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge;\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects. \nTarget Audience \nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women. \nExpected output \nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers  \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate  \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-3-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230707T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230707T163000
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SUMMARY:Session 2 – Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : July 07\, 2023\nTime : 03:00 pm – 04:30 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing on research opportunities in key areas such as; individual rights\, governance and accountability and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge;\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing;\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge;\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects. \nTarget Audience \nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women. \nExpected output \nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers  \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate  \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/session-2-capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230622T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260603T232017
CREATED:20230824T081350Z
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SUMMARY:Capacity Building Workshop for Researchers in the ECCAS Region
DESCRIPTION:Venue  : Zoom Online (Register now)Date : June 22\, 2023\nTime : 10:00 am – 01:00 pm \nBackground \nIndependent think tanks and research centers around the world play a key role in shaping public policy. Their main mission is to produce in-depth studies and develop relevant proposals aimed at bringing about or creating a change in the definition and implementation of public policies. To assess the progress of think tanks around the world\, the University of Pennsylvania publishes an annual “Go To Think Tank” report. According to the 2019 and 2020 Go To Think Tank reports\, African think tanks are virtually absent from the list of top 50 think tanks. Those from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) are completely absent from this ranking due to their limited capacity to produce quality\, rigorous\, policy-oriented research that is accessible to decision-makers\, the media and the public. This situation requires concrete actions to strengthen the performance of ECCAS think tanks and improve their visibility in the world.  It is in this context\, that the Nkafu Policy Institute\, a think tank of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation\, is setting up an exchange platform for independent think tanks and research centers in Central Africa to share their experiences and capitalize on lessons learned in the area of research\, with a view to becoming more visible and influential at the regional\, continental and global levels. This exchange platform will take the form of online capacity building sessions for ECCAS think tanks. \nObjective \nThese capacity building workshops for researchers from think tanks and research centres across the ECCAS region aim at capitalizing on research opportunities in key areas such as; individual rights\, governance and accountability and regional integration. Specifically\, it will focus on: \nDeepening general research knowledge;\nImproving skills in policy proposal presentation and scientific writing;\nCapitalizing on research communication skills and knowledge;\nOptimizing the implementation\, monitoring and evaluation of research projects. \nTarget Audience \nThese capacity building sessions are planned for researchers from ECCAS think tanks and independent research centres\, particularly women. \nExpected output \nAt the end of the different sessions\, participants will have acquired additional in-depth skills to conduct independent and evidence-based research. The training will also enable them to strengthen collaborations with different stakeholders. \nTrainers  \nThe training sessions will be facilitated by various experts from ECCAS think tanks. \nLogistic \nThe sessions will be held online in French and/or English. They will be live streamed on the social media platforms of the Denis and Lenora Foretia Foundation. \nTraining timeline for the next six months \nModules\nDate  \nResearch Design\n22 June 2023 \nSuccessfully Implementing research projects\n4 July 2023 \nOptimizing Research Project Monitoring\n3 August 2023 \nCommunicating Results of Research Projects\n1 September 2023 \nEngaging Stakeholders\n13 October 2023 \nMaking Effective Advocacy\n2 November 2023 \nThink Tanks Fundamentals\nDecember 2023 \nAdditional Information \nDenis & Lenora Foretia Foundation. Tel: (+237) 654 86 72 54\ninfo@foretiafoundation.org – www.foretiafoundation.org\nRegister now
URL:https://www.foretiafoundation.org/events/capacity-building-workshop-for-researchers-in-the-eccas-region/
LOCATION:Zoom Online\, Zoom Online
CATEGORIES:Event,Events,RASIG,webinar
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